Fender Mustang LT25 settings
Slowly We Rot settings for Fender Mustang LT25
Obituary · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Obituary "Slowly We Rot" riff tone on a Fender Mustang LT25, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 6, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 0 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Washburn X Series Electric Guitar · updated 2026-09-25
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 0 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to achieve a raw, abrasive attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the riffs.
The original rig
What Obituary used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang LT25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (HSS configuration, likely late 1970s/early 1980s, used by Allen West)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Slowly We Rot adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Obituary's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang LT25 for Slowly We Rot?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 6, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for Slowly We Rot?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 0 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Obituary use on Slowly We Rot?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (HSS configuration, likely late 1970s/early 1980s, used by Allen West). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Washburn X Series Electric Guitar. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.